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Longboat Key | Neighbors

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 28, 2010
The Colony welcomes some familiar faces

Longboat Key resident Barbara Bishop is enjoying family visiting from New Hampshire.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 28, 2010
Congratulations!

Kristy Blair Iannello recently became engaged to John Powers Balfour II.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 28, 2010
Pattigeorge's adds new additions for Earth Day

Employees at Pattigeorge's restaurant on Longboat Key celebrated Earth Day by planting new herb-and-vegetable gardens.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 28, 2010
Camera crew sets up at the Colony

A camera crew filming a commercial to promote state tourism was spotted Monday, April 26, at The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 28, 2010
Resident receives belated birthday gift

Dawn diLorenzo spotted a bald eagle nesting on Longboat Drive South, near Whitney Beach Plaza, and snapped a few photos.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 28, 2010
Longboat Observer readers win 'mother' of all contests

The votes are in - more than 15,000 total - and the winners of the YourObserver.com Mother-Daughter Lookalike contest have been named.

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    By
  • Dora Walters
  • April 28, 2010
Historic evening

The Longboat Key Historical Society delved into the Key's rich and varied history for its 'Elegant Benefit' fundraiser.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 28, 2010
Sunset Salute

Rebecca Goldthwaite submitted this sunset photo taken from Beachplace, 1109 Gulf of Mexico Drive. Please send your sunset (or sunrise) photos to The Longboat Observer, 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, Fla., 34228, or e-mail them to [email protected].

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 27, 2010
OBITUARY: Vonda Clayton

Vonda Clayton, 95, loved Longboat Key's beaches.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 26, 2010
OBITUARY: Michael Townsend Martin

Michael Townsend Martin, 68, became the youngest general manager in professional sports.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 26, 2010
OBITUARY: Martin Rettinger

Martin Rettinger, 80, died April 18.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 26, 2010
OBITUARY: Virginia Criblez Withington

Virginia Criblez Withington, 77, was active in many Longboat Key organizations.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Jessica Luck
  • April 23, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Smooth Jazz on St. Armands

Smooth Jazz on St. Armands - Fourth Fridays with Style takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 23, at St. Armands Circle. Les Sabler & City Heat will perform.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • April 22, 2010
Recipe and a Reservation: Moore's Stone Crab

Moore's Stone Crab co-owner Alan Moore shares an exclusive recipe for yourobserver.com readers.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • April 22, 2010
Gussin to release fourth novel in October

'And Then There Was One' will be available Oct. 4 at bookstores throughout the area.

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